RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in Confined Spaces

Where can it take your career?

The RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in Confined Spaces is the latest nationally accredited unit of competency that provides you with the skills and knowledge for individuals required to enter and work in confined spaces in the resources and infrastructure industries. It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of work outcomes.

This course is perfect for learners who are seeking a career in the following industries:

• Infrastructure
• Construction
• Resources

How is the course delivered?

Training is delivered via Face-to-face.

Course Duration: This course is designed to be completed up to 1 day

Expected Study Hours: Typical learners are expected to spend approximately 10-12 hours depending on existing knowledge, skills, and experience.

Note: Please read the Specialised Skills Student Handbook and other policies and procedures including Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy, RPL Procedure prior to enrolling.

What will you learn?

This course is designed to develop your expertise in enter and work in confined spaces. Among others, you will learn to:

• Plan and prepare for working in confined space
• Work in confined space
• Exit confined space
• Clean up

How is the course structured?

All learners will be assessed through:

• Scenario-based assessments
• Practical skills demonstration assessments
• Questioning – Written or Verbal

What are the entry requirements?

There are no pre-requisites to enter this training program. However, Specialised Skills screens students according to the following criteria:

• Be 16 years of age and over
• Have sound Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Have basic computer skills
• Have good physical fitness to perform physical tasks including entering and working in confined spaces

Numeracy and Literacy
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements are needed to undertake this course. Specifically, students need the ability to:

• Use reading skills as required to identifies and interpret information from workplace procedures, documentation and regulations
• Use writing skills to produce and complete written documents required for workplace procedures
• Use a range of communication techniques and systems to communicate with others

*Learners who do not meet the LLN requirements of the course may still enrol into the course provided the enrolment has been endorsed by the trainer and corresponding additional support strategies have been put in place. Interpreters are not allowed in this course as per NAI Assessment Guidelines for Persons Performing High Risk Work.

Licensing, Legislative, Regulatory or Certification Considerations:

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors.

While statements of attainment for this unit do not expire, Safe Work Australia recommends that learners undergo refresher training every 2 years through National Standard AS 2865-2009 (Safe working in a confined space).

What are the resources needed to complete the course?

To support you in your new course with Specialised Skills, we will provide the following:

• Reading Materials and Assessment Workbook
• Classroom materials, such as:
  • Whiteboard
  • Whiteboard marker
  • Projector
  • Pen and Paper
• Personal protective equipment
• Confined space to conduct assessments in
• Equipment related to entering and working in confined spaces, such as:
  • Atmospheric monitoring devices
  • Tagging and lock out device
• Relevant documentation
  • Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation
  • Simulated policies and procedures

What are the course fees?

The RIIWHS202E course is available for an upfront payment of only $300.00.

Please see Fees and Refunds Policy for more information.

What are the Qualification Pathways?

Learners who have successfully completed this unit may wish to undertake further training in the following units to expand their high risk work skills repertoire:

• RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights
• MSMWHS217 – Gas test atmospheres
• CPCCLDG3001 – Licence to Perform Dogging*
• TLILIC0003 – Licence to operate a forklift truck

^{*These courses are currently not offered by Specialised Skills}

Is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available?

Industry standards dictate that certification for this unit of competency must be renewed every two (2) years. Therefore, RPL is not offered.